Enrollment
342
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Darien, CT
Royle Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Royle Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 74/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090105000171
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 91
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Royle Elementary School earns 74/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Connecticut schools.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Darien · Resource Index
- 74
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.5:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 1.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Royle Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 85% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Royle Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 schools in Darien, CT.
School address
District: Darien School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090105000171 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.5:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
1.1%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-97% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Royle Elementary School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Royle Elementary School
Royle Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Darien, Connecticut, enrolling 342 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9.5:1, Royle Elementary School is leaner than roughly 85% of Connecticut schools and 21% under the state's 12.1:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 1.1% free-meal eligibility runs 97% below the Connecticut average.
Enrollment of 342 puts it in the smaller third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 100% of the 1,003 Connecticut schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 145 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Connecticut schools statewide, it ranks #1, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 42/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 3.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Darien's public schools, it stands alongside Ox Ridge Elementary School (625 students): Royle Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (9.5:1 vs 15.2:1).
Darien School District also operates Darien High School (1,382 students) and Middlesex Middle School (1,043 students) alongside Royle Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Royle Elementary School compares
Royle Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.5:1 | ▼ 21% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 1.1% | ▼ 97% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 342 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.5:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
342
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
1.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 97% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
9.5:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 15% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
3.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$25,919
per pupil, district-wide
- above Connecticut avg of $23,870
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 74.6%
Hispanic or Latino 12.0%
Two or More 8.2%
Asian 4.7%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 74.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.0, Royle Elementary School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Darien School District, which includes Royle Elementary School.
$25,919
Per student
+9%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+56%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 84.0%
State 14.8%
Federal 1.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Royle Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darien High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Middlesex Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ox Ridge Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tokeneke Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hindley Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Royle Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,382
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
- Enrollment
- 1,043
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 70/100
- Enrollment
- 625
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 72/100
- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 72/100
Similar other schools in Darien
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Ox Ridge Elementary School
Standard public school
625 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Tokeneke Elementary School
Standard public school
439 students 10.2:1 students per teacher
Hindley Elementary School
Standard public school
411 students 10:1 students per teacher
Holmes Elementary School
Standard public school
407 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Connecticut, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~342 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Royle Elementary School
How many students attend Royle Elementary School?
Royle Elementary School has 342 students enrolled. It is a public school in Darien, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Royle Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Royle Elementary School is 9.5:1, which is 21% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 39% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Royle Elementary School?
1.1% of students at Royle Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Royle Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Royle Elementary School is White at 74.6% of enrollment, in Darien, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Royle Elementary School?
Royle Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 74/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Royle Elementary School rank among schools in Darien?
By Resource Investment Index, Royle Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 schools in Darien, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Darien on the city page.
Is Royle Elementary School a good school?
Royle Elementary School earns 74/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Connecticut schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Darien School District?
Besides Royle Elementary School, Darien School District also operates Darien High School (1,382 students), Middlesex Middle School (1,043 students), and Ox Ridge Elementary School (625 students). See the Darien School District district page for the complete list.
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